Head-to-head · Value Score
CoreAge Rx vs Mint Medical Clinic
Two GLP-1 deals, scored on the same six factors. CoreAge Rx lands a Value Score of 93, Mint Medical Clinic a 61. Here's who gives you the honest lower price — and where each one bites back.
CoreAge Rx
#1 · Grade A+ · Best Value
Est. first month
$149/mo
Save ~89% vs brand-nameMint Medical Clinic
#357 · Grade C · Watch List
Est. first month
From $299/mo (compounded)
Save ~78% vs brand-nameThe verdict
CoreAge Rx takes it on Value Score, 93 to 61 — an est. $149/mo first month, with no teaser step-up baked in. Mint Medical Clinic isn't out of it: Shoppers who want utah hybrid in-clinic plus telehealth GLP-1 with broader scope.
CoreAge Rx is also our overall #1 pick across the whole deals board — a flat, all-in price on both molecules in all 50 states. That's why it wins here on the score, not just this matchup.
Deal-by-deal
The numbers that decide it. Green ✓ marks the stronger side on each line.
| Deal | CoreAge Rx | Mint Medical Clinic |
|---|---|---|
| Value Score | 93 (A+) | 61 (C) |
| Est. first month | $149/mo | From $299/mo (compounded) |
| Save vs brand-name | ~89% | ~78% |
| Semaglutide | $149/mo | From $299/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $349/mo | From $299/mo (compounded) |
| Both molecules | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Flat — no step-up | Watch |
| Coverage | All 50 states | 1 states |
Factor by factor
The six factors behind each Value Score. The orange bar marks the stronger side. See the methodology.
CoreAge Rx
The honest lowest price: both molecules at one flat, all-in monthly rate that never steps up after month one.
Why it's a deal
- Flat, all-in monthly price with no intro-rate step-ups after month one
- Both compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide on one account
- Available in all 50 states
- Straightforward, low-friction cancellation — no lock-in
The fine print
- Not the rock-bottom sticker — a couple of teaser tiers advertise lower month-one rates
- No FDA-approved brand-name option (compounded only)
- Does not yet publicly name its 503A/B pharmacy partner
Mint Medical Clinic
Mint Medical Clinic is a hybrid Utah practice with in-person locations in Sandy and Layton plus telehealth, offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide from $299/month.
Why it's a deal
- Hybrid model with an in-person consultation option for patients who prefer physical care
- Parent practice disclosed (Balance Medical Clinic)
- Physical Utah clinic addresses listed on the homepage
- $299/mo flat starting price, competitive with national DTC providers
- Broader scope (sexual health, hormones) may suit patients wanting integrated care
The fine print
- Utah only for in-person; telehealth states served not disclosed
- Pharmacy partner not disclosed
- LegitScript certification not mentioned
- 503A vs 503B compounding designation not disclosed
- No named medical director on the homepage
Assume any provider we list may compensate us — we may earn a commission, at no cost to you. It never changes a Value Score.
Neither one the right fit? Every program that outscores CoreAge Rx is ranked on the CoreAge Rx alternatives board, and the same list for the other side is on alternatives to Mint Medical Clinic.
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Prices, states and verification reflect each program's public disclosures at last check; the Value Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. “Save vs brand-name” compares the lowest disclosed monthly price against a ~$1,349/mo brand-name cash reference. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.